validate — to check or prove that something is true, accurate, or officially acceptable
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to check or prove that something is true, accurate, or officially acceptable
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvælɪdeɪt/
Example Sentences
- The bouncer validated my fake ID and said 'Nice try, kid!'
- Scientists need to validate their research before publishing.
- My mom validates my cooking by eating three servings and asking for the recipe.
validate
VERB[/ˈvælɪdeɪt/]
to check or prove that something is true, accurate, or officially acceptable
Scientists validate their experimental results by checking data accuracy
Better validate than be late at the gate!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'validus' meaning 'strong' or 'worthy', combined with the suffix '-ate' which forms verbs. The word entered English through French and became common in the 20th century.
Breakdown
valid (from Latin validus, strong/worthy) + -ate (verb-forming suffix) = validate
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The bouncer validated my fake ID and said 'Nice try, kid!'”
“Scientists need to validate their research before publishing.”
“My mom validates my cooking by eating three servings and asking for the recipe.”
“Please validate your email address to complete registration.”
“The parking attendant validated my ticket after I bought a $50 coffee.”
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